Foreign Divorce and Challenges
For a foreign divorce to be recognized in Canada, it must comply with s.22 of the Divorce Act, R.S.C. 1985, c.3, which states as follows: […]
Court of Appeal on Marriage Contract
In a recent landmark decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the validity of a 2017 marriage contract in Singh v. Khalil. […]
JURISDICTIONAL CHALLENGE AND IMPORTANCE OF DISCLOSURE IN FAMILY LAW DISPUTE
In a recent case, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed a husband’s motion to stay a financial disclosure order in a jurisdictional […]
WHAT IS GREY DIVORCE AND ITS CAUSES?
The term “grey” refers to the aging of the individuals involved, with a focus on people in their 50s, 60s, or even […]
PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION – ACT QUICKLY (PART – 2)
This blog is in continuation of the previous blog (Part – 1) on the same subject. HOW TO SEEK THE RETURN […]
PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION – ACT QUICKLY (PART – 1)
PREAMBLE Parental child abduction, the most common form of child abduction in Canada, occurs when a parent takes or conceals a child […]
Is Maher Part of Equalization?
INTRODUCTION The Canadian Courts have considered Maher (sometimes also written as Mahr) as any property conveyed under […]
What is the Maximum Contact Principle under the amended Divorce Laws?
There are recent changes in Divorce Act and Children’s Law Reform Act. Amended section 16(6) of the Divorce Act, states that “In […]
Tender Years of Child Does Not Tip the Scales in Favor of Either Parent
Introduction According to the “tender years doctrine” the mother of the child of the tender year, normally up to the age of […]
How to Determine Date of Separation
The date of separation or valuation date (for financial purposes) is the date when you and your spouse separated. The date of […]